MONMOUTH, WALES. November 27th, 2024 - Gopher Zero, a pioneering cleantech start-up based in Wales, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative online Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) tool. This affordable, user-friendly digital platform is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) meet the rising demand for sustainability reporting and stay competitive in a net-zero economy.
In as little as 30 minutes, SMEs can create a compliant, public-facing CRP, hitting a key requirement for bidding on public sector contracts and partnering with larger companies. Gopher Zero’s solution eliminates the high costs of traditional consultancy services, enabling businesses to focus on growth while aligning with sustainability goals.
"Pressure is building on SMEs to show a clear plan for net zero," said Mat Thomson, Co-founder of Gopher Zero. "Our tool helps small businesses win business and empowers them to plan confidently for an affordable route to net zero."
The impact of Gopher Zero’s CRP tool is already being recognised. Tim O’Callaghan of Electric Places Corby, shared: “Gopher Zero has saved the SMEs we’ve worked with the challenge of creating Carbon Reduction Plans from scratch. Gopher’s calculations deliver a clear, actionable five-year roadmap for cutting emissions.”
Key Features of Gopher Zero’s CRP Tool
Gopher Zero’s tool offers more than just Carbon Reduction Plans—it provides actionable insights and recommendations to accelerate sustainability:
- Energy Savings: Advanced data analytics highlight opportunities to reduce energy waste, improving efficiency and cutting costs.
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Transition: Tailored guidance on adopting electric vans and cars simplifies the move to green mobility.
- Solar Investment Optimisation: Location-specific data empowers SMEs to assess the feasibility and financial returns of solar installations, ensuring informed decisions about renewable energy.
Driving Financial Opportunities Through Sustainability
Beyond compliance, Gopher Zero aims to help SMEs unlock green finance opportunities. By showing the business case for clean technology investments, the platform enables SMEs to gain support from stakeholders such as landlords, banks, and other potential funders.
Beyond compliance, Gopher Zero aims to help SMEs unlock green finance opportunities. By showing the business case for clean technology investments, the platform enables SMEs to gain support from stakeholders such as landlords, banks, and other potential funders.
With over 5 million SMEs in the UK contributing approximately 50% of total business emissions, Gopher Zero’s mission is clear: to make sustainability accessible and achievable for every small business.